Forget tryptophan…there are better ways to get healthy sleep this holiday season Falling asleep in front of the TV with your pants unbuckled is a post-Thanksgiving-feast tradition for the menfolk of many American families. Aside from the fact that a full belly can...
The genes of an Amish community may hold the key to the “genetic fountain of youth” Researchers from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine recently discovered a genetic mutation that is allowing certain members of a small Old Order Amish community to...
A truly effective weight loss plan should take into account your genetic makeup Since the human genome was first mapped in 2003, scientists have discovered all kinds of ways in which genes and gene expression affect health and wellness. This definitely includes your...
Newly released menopause beer is far from the best way to address menopause symptoms A brewery in New Hampshire is making national headlines after introducing a new craft ale aimed at menopausal women. The brew, called Libeeration, claims to help ease menopause...
Researchers discover healthy 90-year-olds and 30-year-olds have similarly diverse gut microbiota Of all the parts of your body you might be concerned about keeping young, your gut probably isn’t one of them. However, recent research suggests that healthy, youthful gut...
Scientists isolate gene that controls biological clock Three United States scientists recently won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their research into the role of molecular mechanisms in regulating circadian rhythm, aka the biological clock or body clock. In their...
